Walker County Unveils Proposed FY2027 Budget Following More than $10 Million in Expense Reductions

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LaFayette, GA (June 26, 2026) – The Walker County Board of Commissioners received a $40-million budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 today during a special called meeting. CFO Christian Roach presented a high-level overview of the county’s financial position to the Board, along with what it will take to fund county operations next fiscal year. … Continue reading Walker County Unveils Proposed FY2027 Budget Following More than $10 Million in Expense Reductions

Walker County Animal Shelter Emerges from 30-day Quarantine

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The Walker County Animal Shelter reopens today. The shelter completed a 30-day quarantine after a litter of surrendered puppies tested positive for canine distemper virus (CDV). All eight puppies in the litter succumbed to the virus. No other animals at the shelter had issues during the quarantine. CDV is an extremely contagious airborne virus. Due … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Emerges from 30-day Quarantine

Walker County Enacts Spay / Neuter Ordinance

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Pet owners in Walker County must now ensure their dogs and cats are spayed or neutered following approval of a new ordinance. The Walker County Board of Commissioners recently made changes to the county’s Animal Code to provide for spay/neuter requirements. “We are extremely thankful the Board has supported us by taking a proactive approach … Continue reading Walker County Enacts Spay / Neuter Ordinance

Virus Found in Surrendered Puppies Prompts Closure of Walker County Animal Shelter

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Chickamauga, GA (May 21, 2026) – The Walker County Animal Shelter will be closed for a minimum of 30-days following a positive test for canine distemper virus (CDV) from a litter of surrendered puppies. All eight puppies in the litter succumbed to the virus. CDV is an extremely contagious airborne virus. Due to the shelter's … Continue reading Virus Found in Surrendered Puppies Prompts Closure of Walker County Animal Shelter

Walker County Receives 2026 County Excellence Award for Innovation in Local Government

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LaFayette, GA (April 29, 2026) – Walker County received a 2026 Georgia County Excellence Award from ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, for innovation in county government. Walker County received the acknowledgement for its spay/neuter voucher initiative. “The Georgia County Excellence Awards is an annual program that recognizes innovative spirit and ingenuity of Georgia’s counties and their … Continue reading Walker County Receives 2026 County Excellence Award for Innovation in Local Government

Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to Bring Holiday Hope

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Chickamauga, GA (November 28, 2025) - The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, to bring holiday hope to homeless pets. Walker County’s shelter is one of 300 locations across the country participating in the Empty the Shelters® – Holiday … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to Bring Holiday Hope

Fees Waived for Adoptions at the Walker County Animal Shelter this Friday & Saturday

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Chickamauga, GA (August 7, 2025) – The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will waive adoption fees this Friday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 9th, in an effort to place more animals into loving homes. The move is part of the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign to raise awareness about the importance of adoption and fostering of … Continue reading Fees Waived for Adoptions at the Walker County Animal Shelter this Friday & Saturday

53 Pets Adopted During July Empty the Shelters Event in Walker County

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The Walker County Animal Shelter is proud to announce that 53 pets were adopted during the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters® event, held last month. In partnership with over 300 shelters and rescues in 40 states, the nation’s largest funded adoption event helped 16,027 cats and dogs find loving homes. Walker County Animal Shelter … Continue reading 53 Pets Adopted During July Empty the Shelters Event in Walker County

Walker County Animal Shelter Sets Goal of 100 Adoptions During Empty the Shelter Event

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Chickamauga, GA (July 7, 2025) - The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will join nearly 300 shelters across the country to offer reduced adoption fees during the BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters® event. WCAS will waive adoption fees for cats and dogs over four months of age from July 7 through July 19. The … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Sets Goal of 100 Adoptions During Empty the Shelter Event

One Person Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

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Chickamauga, GA – A code enforcement case in Walker County turned into an animal cruelty investigation that resulted in one arrest. 58-year old Renva Sue Gravitt faces 22-counts of cruelty to animals and ten-counts of failure to maintain responsibility for control of rabies. The charges stem from an investigation at 35 Gentry Road in Chickamauga. … Continue reading One Person Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County